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Green Crab Removal Program in Basin Head, Marine Protected Area (MPA)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking a contractor to implement a field-based Green Crab Removal Program in the Basin Head Marine Protected Area on Prince Edward Island, aimed at reducing populations of the invasive European green crab to protect blue mussel beds and the stability of Irish moss ecosystems. The program requires the deployment of 47 traps across 41 designated sites over a 60-day period annually from May to October, accessible by road, foot, canoe, or Jon boat. Contractors must collect detailed data on green crab counts, size, and sex, along with any by-catch, and maintain a structured electronic database submitted monthly in Excel format. A final report summarizing findings must be delivered to guide ongoing management efforts. Compliance with the Green Crab Research Proposal and the Basin Head MPA Operational Management Plan is mandatory, and all field operations must align with specified vessel standards and safety protocols. The contract, with an initial term from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, includes up to four optional one-year extensions through 2031. Proposals must meet four mandatory criteria: at least two field seasons of experience in crustacean trapping in marine or estuarine environments within the past five years; a detailed staffing and operational plan meeting daily trapping and data entry demands; vessel compliance with Section 3.2.1 of the Statement of Work; and certification for all field staff in pleasure craft operation. Evaluation is based on a trade-off approach, with technical merit weighted at 70% and price at 30%, and bids must achieve a minimum of 21 out of 37 technical points. Bid submissions must be organized into three separate PDFs—Technical, Financial, and Certifications—and emailed by February 6, 2026, with a total size under 10 MB. The contract is firm fixed price, governed by laws of Prince Edward Island, and subject to multiple international trade agreements. No security clearance is required, but insurance, record retention, and subcontracting approvals are mandatory, with Indigenous business set-asides applicable. All deliverables are submitted electronically to DFO, and payments are processed upon successful review and approval by the Project Authority.
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Prince Edward Island, CANSet-Aside
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